United Kingdom — university guide
The 154 universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
An informative guide to the 154 higher education institutions in the United Kingdom: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
154
Universities
134
Public
20
Private
#3
Best ranking
University of Cambridge
7,000 GBP
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in the United Kingdom
Based on the 154 universities in the United Kingdom that published their fees.
Min7,000 GBPMax45,000 GBP
Universities in the United Kingdom: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
134
Public universities
The public institutions in the United Kingdom
134universities
20
Private universities
The private institutions in the United Kingdom
20universities
109
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
109universities
154
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
154universities
154
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
154universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in the United Kingdom
64programs
List of universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
154 universities listedOxford Brookes University
#501Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Ulster University
#759Public19 19 programs· Public Northern Irish university, reputed for engineering, arts, and health programs.
University of York
#134Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for interdisciplinary research.
Bangor University
#601Public10 10 programs· Public UK university in Wales, renowned for its natural setting.
University of Bath
#217Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for engineering and sciences.
University of Birmingham
#94Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for research and innovation.
Bournemouth University
#450Public8 8 programs· Coastal university renowned for tourism, management, and media.
University of Bradford
#801Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, pioneer in peace, development, and health.
University of Brighton
#651Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, modern and reputed in arts, design, and health.
University of Bristol
#76Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
University of Buckingham
Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, pioneer in personalized and intensive education.
University of Cambridge
#3Public11 11 programs· World-leading public university, excellence in research and teaching in Oxford.
Cardiff University
#168Public18 18 programs· Public Welsh university, Russell Group member, strong in research.
University of Chester
#1530Public9 9 programs· Public UK university committed to academic excellence and inclusion.
University of Chichester
Public11 11 programs· Public university specializing in arts, education, and social sciences.
Coventry University
#586Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Cranfield University
#401Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, global leader in engineering, technology, and management.
University of Cumbria
Public7 7 programs· Public UK university specializing in education, health, and arts.
University of Derby
#1051Public10 10 programs· Public UK university specializing in engineering and professional training.
The University of Law
Private4 4 programs· Private UK university specializing in law and justice education.
University of Dundee
#217Public10 10 programs· Scottish university renowned for medicine, law, and engineering.
Durham University
#154Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, historic and prestigious.
University of Glasgow
#87Public10 10 programs· Public Scottish UK university, Russell Group member, among the oldest.
University of Greater Manchester
Public11 11 programs· Public university specializing in engineering, technology, and business.